Unit 4

11 null terms

commute
travel some distance between one's home and place of work on a regular basis
Example: I work from home now, so I no longer have to commute
en: viajar diariamente
considerate
careful not to inconvenience or harm others
Example: Holding the door open for the old lady was a considerate thing to do
en: considerado
feel left out
be sad because other people are doing something without you
Example: The older children had gone upstairs to play and she felt left out
en: Sentirse excluido
get along with
Example: I don't really get along with my sister's husband
get along with
If two or more people get along, they like each other and are friendly to each other
Example: I don't really get along with my sister's husband
en: llevarse bien con
in charge of
responsible for something or someone
Example: The civil servant in charge of the investigation has been threatened on numerous occasions
en: a cargo de
poverty
the state of being extremely poor
Example: He has a tiny income and lives in great poverty
en: pobreza
pull one's weight
see eye to eye
be in full agreement
Example: We don't always see eye to eye
en: estar de acuerdo
sense of belonging
feeling of being accepted or fitting in
Example: Despite her short time in Montreal, she soon began to feel a sense of belonging
en: sensación de pertenencia
well-being
the state of being comfortable, healthy, or happy
Example: Parents should ensure the well-being of their children
en: bienestar